Dykstra’s Auto Staff

Grand Rapids

Nick Prince

Service Manager

Nick has been working at Dykstra‘s since 2008. Nick graduated from Zeeland High School and attended both Ferris State and Davenport Universities studying Business Management and Marketing. Nick lives in Zeeland with his wife Beth and their two children. When he’s not working, Nick enjoys watching Michigan Football (Go Blue!!), snowmobiling, fishing and hunting.

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Matt Syswerda

Service Advisor/ASE Master Technician

Matt has been with Dykstra‘s since 2010. Matt is a graduate of Ferris State University’s Automotive program and is an ASE Certified Master Technician. Matt loves to snowmobile and fish. He and his wife Loriann live in the Byron Center area with their daughter.

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Dave Bard

ASE Master Technician

Dave started working at Dykstra’s in 2017. Dave is an ASE Master Technician with years of experience at OE dealerships. Dave lives in the Grand Rapids area and is into health and fitness. He is an avid motorcycle guy and rides every days the weather allows. He also likes sunshine and palm trees! Away from work he fosters Beagles.

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Jeff Hofman

Technician

Jeff came to Dykstra’s after graduating from college in 2012. Jeff started his career at our Byron Center location and is now working in Grand Rapids. Jeff enjoys Sci-Fi movies and working on his four or more vehicles (depending on the day). He also enjoys grilling as the weather allows.

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Nate Mester

ASE Certified Technician

Nate joined the Dykstra team in the summer of 2015. Originally from the mid-Michigan area, Nate moved to Grand Rapids in 2010 to study Automotive Service at GRCC. He is currently finishing up his ASE Master Certification. Nate is an avid soccer player and loves to snowboard, go on hikes and fish. Nate and his wife live in Jenison and have two very spoiled dogs.

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Ben Younker

Technician

Ben started working at Dykstra’s in 2015. Ben lives with his wife and 3 children in the Grand Rapids area. When not working, Ben enjoys spending time with this family camping, playing disc golf and attending classic car shows.

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Hudsonville

Matt DeSantis

Service Manager

Matt started working for Dykstra’s after graduating from Ferris State University. Matt states: "My passion growing up was always soccer. During high school, I developed a love of cars, which eventually turned into my career choice. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my son and family at our cottage up north during the summer".

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Brad DeMott

Service Advisor

Brad started with Dykstra’s in May of 2017. Brad lives in Grand Rapids and has 3 kids. He enjoys taking road trips on his motorcycle and driving his truck through trails up north and finding a random spot to camp out. He enjoys hunting and fishing and is an avid kayaker, especially whitewater.

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Derek Dykstra

Service Advisor

Derek started working with Dykstra‘s in 2016. He currently is attending Davenport University and plans on graduating in April of 2017. He spends his weekends on the lake wake boarding and spends time in the dunes of Silver Lake with his quad and dirt bike. Derek is Rich and Faye Dykstra’s grandson and Jim’s nephew.

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Jake Brovont

Technician

In the Fall of 2016 Jake moved up from Alabama to start his career at Dykstra’s. Jake has 2 siblings (he is the only boy). He enjoys watching Alabama Football (go Crimson Tide!) and is a follower of Christ.

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John Dozeman

ASE Certified Technician

John has been with Dykstra‘s since July of 2005 and is an ASE Certified technician. He and his wife Heidi live in the Hamilton area with their 3 sons. When John isn’t working he enjoys camping and family time. John and his family attend Oakland Christian Reformed Church.

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Pat Hendricks

ASE Certified Technician

Pat started working at Dykstra’s in 2011 and is an ASE Certified Technician. Pat is married to Erin and they have 1 son and a dog named Susie. Pat enjoys, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time on his 4-wheeler.

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Kyle Van Kammen

Technician

Kyle has been working at Dykstra’s since 2015. Kyle has a degree from GRCC in Automotive Repair and Servicing. Kyle is a busy guy! In addition to being a youth group leader, sound team member and singing with the choir at his church, he also enjoys traveling and snowmobiling. Kyle says that he has a passion for working on cars, likes hockey and college basketball and drag racing.

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Mike Wodarek

Technician

Mike has been with Dykstra’s since 2010. Mike has 1 son and 3 grandkids. He is a board member of the Rusty Warriors Foundation. The Rusty Warriors Foundation raises money for veterans and kids organizations. Mike has his own rental business and owns several properties in the Grand Rapids area.

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Byron Center

Dave Terborg

Co-Owner, ASE Certified Master Technician

Dave is an ASE Master Technician who has been working for Dykstra‘s since 1995! He and Jim Dykstra co-own the Byron Center shop. Dave loves to water ski and will get on the water as soon as the ice is out of the way (or the remaining chunks are small enough that they won’t hurt the boat or him). He also loves to spend time with his family and friends. Dave and his wife Beth live in Byron Center with their daughter Lucy.

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Dan Vander Tuin

Service Advisor

Dan has been working at Dykstra’s since November of 2016. Dan has been married to Music Teacher wife Marceille for 25 yrs. They have 2 sons, a GVSU student and a Marine. Dan enjoys singing and listening to music, and also hanging out in the backyard with his family.

"I look forward to seeing all of our current clients as well as meeting new customers.
Thanks for checking us out!"

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Nick Bratt

Technician

Nick started at Dykstra’s while he was attending GRCC studying for his Automotive Degree. After graduation Nick started full-time at our Hudsonville store. In the Fall of 2106 Nick transferred to our Byron Center store. Nick was married in the Fall of 2016 and enjoys going on day trips with his wife and friends. He also enjoys target shooting and spending time outdoors.

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Jon Horstman

Technician

Jon graduated from Unity Christian High School in Hudsonville. After high school he continued his education at Universal Technical Institute and received his Automotive degree. Jon has been with Dykstra’s since the Spring of 2015. He and his wife live in Hudsonville and have 1 daughter. Jon enjoys camping, fishing and spending time at the lake in the summertime.

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Ryan Kragt

ASE Certified Technician

Ryan has an Associates degree from GRCC in Automotive Technology. He is an ASE Certified Technician and is Master Honda certified. Prior to coming to Dykstra’s in 2013, Ryan worked at a local Honda dealership for 7 years. In his spare time, Ryan enjoys working on his own car and showing it at local car shows. He also enjoys camping, boating and skiing.